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H490 AAM

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,848 mi
Last recorded69,848 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 AAM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,848 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,373 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 65,086 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,941 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,938 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,143 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 61,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 59,877 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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H490 AAM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H490 AAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H490 AAM registered?

H490 AAM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H490 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 AAM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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